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French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
After over 100 years, the French Lick & West Baden trolley is running again. The original was constructed in 1903 to run a "ping pong" service between the two resorts, French Lick Inn and West Baden resort. The re-established trolley runs sumilar to the orginal. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:34:57 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
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54 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
In 1987, initial planning to restore the trolly system was undertaken by the Indiana Rwy Musem. The museum was able to find a trolley car very similar to the original FLWB one in Portugal. After massive reworking and restoring, the 1930 Portugal built trolley resembles the 1903 trolley. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:05 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
47 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The friendly conductor waves as he heads toward the West Baden resort along the original trackage. Much like most older, original trolleys, the ride is a mild jiggle and bump along the way! |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:16 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
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30 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The French Lick # West Baden trolley #1 heads around the curved side of the new casino. The trolley #313 found by the indiana Rwy Museum which looked similar to the original one was brought over from Portugal in 1986-7. It was rebuilt with the cupola added to resemble the original FLWB trolley from 1903. A diesel engine instead of the original electric catenary system and an hydrostatic transmission was installed to permit easier use making the original catenary power system unnecessary |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:22 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
48 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The FLWB trolley #1 on its narrow 2 axle 4 wheel base heads around the curved casino side. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:26 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
47 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
Heading back on its "ping-pong" return to the French Lick Casino, the little trollwy is approaching the Indiana Rwy Museum site at the former Monon French Lick depot. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:41 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
43 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The friendly conductor waves another hello as he heads back to the casino. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:45 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
52 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The little trolley passes by the rolling stock of the indiana Rwy Museum. The museum in conjunction with the Casino sponsor the free trolley service between the casino and West Baden Resort. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:52 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
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36 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The trolley is nearing the end of the row of rolling stock owned by the Indiana Rwy Museum. The closest car is the former Monon business car #2 named "Lynne" and is currently in transit to its new home at the Hooiser Valley RR museum in North Judson, IN. This photo was taken about 2 months before the car started its move. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:35:56 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
Back again, the trolley comes around the curved side of the Casino after its run to West Baden. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:00 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
43 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
Here is an interior shot of the former Portuguese trolley. The cupola was added by master restorer Dan Ping along with saving as much of the decaying trolley as possible and repalcing parts faithful to the original 1930 trolley.. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:09 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
47 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The original woodwork which looks like mahogany has been restored. The builder's plate is prominent at one end. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:17 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
Closeup of the Portuguese builder's plate. The translation of "Construido nas oficinas da Comp. Carris de Ferro do Porto 1930" loosely reads "Built in the Comp workshops. Porto Iron Rails, 1930." |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:20 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
45 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
This is one end of the trolley with its controls. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:25 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
42 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The throttle of the 1930 trolley sits on the control panel which has labels in Portuguese. Surprisingly, the control panel at opposte end of the trolley has its markings in English! When the trolley has to switch directions for a return trip, the throttle handle is removed and carried to the opposite end control panel. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:33 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
54 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
The opposite end control panel from the previous photo shows the console markings in English, rather than the Portuguese at the opposite end. Note the throttle handle is missing. The conductor moves it to the end he needs according to the direction he wants to head. Hence, the trollwy is never turned around but instead does the "ping pong" action, much like the old Lionel toy trolley with its reversing bumper. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:38 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
42 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
French Lick & West Baden Trolley #1 |
| Description: |
Lastly, the benches were reversible direction type but not sure they are capable of doing that now. At least, when we took the ride, half of the seats faced one way and half faced the other. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2023 Upload Date: 10/24/2023 6:36:43 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station,Transit,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FLWB 1(Trolley) IRM 313(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
40 Comments: 0 |
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